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Publication date: 24 April 2007

The aim of this paper is to describe how a nation full of spenders were encouraged to become a nation full of savers

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Purpose

The aim of this paper is to describe how a nation full of spenders were encouraged to become a nation full of savers

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is an interview with Arkadi Kuhlmann.

Findings

Explains the strategy behind the formation of ING DIRECT USA.

Originality/value

The paper provides an outline of an alternative banking system

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Strategic Direction, vol. 23 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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Article
Publication date: 25 April 2008

This paper aims to present the views of Mike Campbell HR Director at easyJet.

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Purpose

This paper aims to present the views of Mike Campbell HR Director at easyJet.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides an interview with Mike Campbell who has a wealth of experience in development and personnel roles across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Findings

The paper finds new insights into the methods of people management at easyJet.

Originality/value

The paper provides an insightful interview with Mike Campbell.

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 16 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Article
Publication date: 21 March 2008

The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Jonas Ridderstråle.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Jonas Ridderstråle.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is an interview with Jonas Ridderstråle.

Findings

Discusses the ideas in Funky Business Forever.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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Strategic Direction, vol. 24 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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Article
Publication date: 1 January 2008

An interview with Joseph Pine II, co‐founder of Strategic Horizons LLP of Aurora, Ohio, USA, is co‐author of Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want and The Experience Economy

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Purpose

An interview with Joseph Pine II, co‐founder of Strategic Horizons LLP of Aurora, Ohio, USA, is co‐author of Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want and The Experience Economy: Work is Theatre & Every Business a Stage.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer.

Findings

Joseph Pine II specializes in helping executives see the world differently, which he began with his first book, Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition. He encourages companies to focus on the five ways that they can most directly influence consumer perceptions, and the drive towards authenticity.

Originality/value

Provides strategic insights into why the most original minds in business win.

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Strategic Direction, vol. 24 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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Article
Publication date: 12 June 2007

Interview by Rachel Brown

This paper aims to provide an interview with Celia de Anca on corporate diversity.

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Purpose

This paper aims to provide an interview with Celia de Anca on corporate diversity.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides an interview with Celia de Anca exploring the background to and impact of her book Managing Diversity in the Global Organization coauthored by Antonio Vásquez.

Findings

Celia de Anca provides views and opinions about the managing diversity in organizations.

Originality/value

The paper provides an insightful interview with Celia de Anca.

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 15 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Article
Publication date: 23 January 2007

Interview by Rachel Brown

The aim of this paper is to determine the views of Jim Kouzes, the chairman emeritus of the Tom Peters Company, a leadership development firm.

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Purpose

The aim of this paper is to determine the views of Jim Kouzes, the chairman emeritus of the Tom Peters Company, a leadership development firm.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is an interview with Jim Kouzes..

Findings

Jim Kouzes has been cited by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 12 most requested “non university executive‐educated providers” to US companies. The interview covers his opinions on a range of issues.

Originality/value

The paper provides insights into the thinking of a prominent individual.

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Strategic Direction, vol. 23 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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Article
Publication date: 25 January 2008

Interview by Rachel Brown

This paper provides an interview with Lucy Bolton.

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Purpose

This paper provides an interview with Lucy Bolton.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides an interview with Lucy Bolton.

Findings

Lucy Bolton discusses her experiences at Microsoft's well‐being center.

Originality/value

The paper provides an insightful interview with Lucy Bolton.

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 16 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Publication date: 18 July 2008

Interview by Rachel Brown

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 16 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

Article
Publication date: 1 May 2007

Interview by Rachel Brown

This article provides an interview with Marcus Buckingham.

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Purpose

This article provides an interview with Marcus Buckingham.

Design/methodology/approach

An interview with Marcus Buckingham, looking at his work for The Gallup Organization and also his views about management and leadership development.

Findings

Marcus Buckingham answers questions about managers, leaders and the recent CIPD conference.

Originality/value

Provides an insightful interview with Marcus Buckingham.

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Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 15 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Article
Publication date: 24 July 2007

Interview by Rachel Brown

This paper aims to provide an interview with Richard Lepsinger on flexible leadership.

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Purpose

This paper aims to provide an interview with Richard Lepsinger on flexible leadership.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides an interview with Richard Lepsinger exploring the model of flexible leadership.

Findings

Richard Lepsinger provides views and a case study of flexible leadership.

Originality/value

The paper provides an insightful interview with Richard Lepsinger.

Details

Human Resource Management International Digest, vol. 15 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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